Climbing Wall - Opens May 22
About
At the center of the Skating Ribbon sits two stunning rock-climbing structures that form Chicago’s first and only Climbing Park. These custom-designed sculptural rocks and boulders provide a unique outdoor recreational experience for beginners and experts alike, supported with instruction and supervision by park staff. The combination of the Skating Ribbon and Climbing Park achieves the project aspiration of a park for all seasons, inviting and engaging to all Chicagoans and visitors alike.
The rock climbing walls’ maximum height is 40 feet over a total surface area of 19,000 square feet. The wall is divided into a beginner and advanced wall with three different types of climbing: bouldering, lead-harnessed, and top rope. The climbing wall capacity is between 25 to 100 climbers at a given time.
Group Outing Information – Climbing Wall – Click for Application
- Note - group outings begin as early as 11am daily
All hours are weather permitting
Monday-Sunday, 10am-7pm
Climbing Menu
- Auto Belay 30 minutes – $20+tax
- Top Rope Orientation – $29+tax (daily fee included)
- Private Belayer – $45+tax
- **Shoes, harness, and helmet included for all of the above mentioned activities
- Boulder/Belay Check – $15+tax **does not include shoes, harness, or helmet
- Helmet, harness and shoes are available to rent $5+tax apiece
- Chalk bag – $3+tax. Either to fill your own bag or to rent a bag with chalk from us
What you Need to Know Before You Climb
No reservations needed, just come on in and climb!
Review the list of Frequently Asked Questions before you come, to be best prepared for your climb.
Climbers under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. If the parent/guardian is not with the minor at the park at time of visit, the waiver may be filled out ahead of time via the waiver button below and rental desk staff will confirm that there is a waiver on file before payment.
Climbing Wall Rules & Regulations:
- Only supervised climbing is permitted
- All climbers must check-in at the fieldhouse each time they intend to participate in climbing activity
- Climbing equipment is available for rental in the fieldhouse. All climbers must wear appropriate climbing shoes which are available for rental
- All climbers must follow the instructions and directions from park staff. Failure to do so may result in removal from the climbing wall
- Climbing is only permitted by those who have been certified/oriented by park staff
- Climbing during open climbs is accommodated on a first come, first serve basis. Groups of 10 or more must call in advance
- Bouldering is only permitted in designated areas
- When descending the wall, climbers should push their feet flat against the wall to assure they descend safely
The following are not permitted on the climbing wall:
- Climbing in a manner that endangers or interferes with the enjoyment experienced by other climbers
- Carrying secondary items (such as handbags, backpacks, cameras, cell phones, portable music players, etc.) while on the wall. Lockers are available in the fieldhouse for a fee
- CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK